SOLUTION: Solve the following logarithmic equations a) log5(8−7x)=3 b) 5^x+2=4^1−x

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Question 960951: Solve the following logarithmic equations
a) log5(8−7x)=3
b) 5^x+2=4^1−x

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a)
.......change to base




..........if log same, then
.....solve for





b)
..........take log of both sides







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